Data Stories

The EV Hub is constantly adding new data and tools to enhance the user experience and track these dynamic issues across the sector. As part of this effort, Atlas publishes data stories on our website to highlight our team’s key insights. These stories are often inspired by media coverage and lean heavily on data from EV Hub dashboards and key external resources.

Modifications Required for More than 85 Percent of Approved Utility EV Investments

2021-10-31T10:49:52-04:00

Engagement from electric utilities in transportation electrification is on the rise and approved investment now totals almost $1.4 billion, 80 percent of which has occurred in the last two years. The ratio of approved [...]

Modifications Required for More than 85 Percent of Approved Utility EV Investments2021-10-31T10:49:52-04:00

25 Percent of Approved Utility Investment Going to Underserved Communities

2021-10-31T10:50:07-04:00

Electric utilities have the opportunity to act as leaders in the effort to expand transportation electrification in underserved communities. These communities are an important focus for utilities because they often face disproportionate harm from [...]

25 Percent of Approved Utility Investment Going to Underserved Communities2021-10-31T10:50:07-04:00

Public Funding for Electric School Buses More Than Doubles in September

2021-10-31T10:50:23-04:00

Correction: An earlier version of this data story stated that Michigan announced that it will dedicate $13 million of VW Settlement funds to electric school buses. This has been corrected to reflect that Michigan [...]

Public Funding for Electric School Buses More Than Doubles in September2021-10-31T10:50:23-04:00

Less Than Two Percent of Utility Investment Going Towards EV Awareness

2021-10-31T10:48:56-04:00

Market forecasters are predicting substantial growth in number of EVs on roads globally by 2040. Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates that EVs will account for more than 50 percent of global sales by 2040. [...]

Less Than Two Percent of Utility Investment Going Towards EV Awareness2021-10-31T10:48:56-04:00

California Could Make Up 90 Percent of U.S. Electric Utility Investment with a Transportation Equity Focus

2021-10-31T10:49:27-04:00

Public policies and programs aimed at expanding electric mobility options in disadvantaged communities (DACs) are gaining more attention as transportation equity enters the mainstream at major industry convenings, such as this year’s Roadmap, an [...]

California Could Make Up 90 Percent of U.S. Electric Utility Investment with a Transportation Equity Focus2021-10-31T10:49:27-04:00

Electric Buses are a Boon for Renewable Energy, and Portland is the First City to Capitalize

2021-10-31T10:49:16-04:00

TriMet in Portland rolled out the nation’s first wind-powered transit bus in April. Working with Portland General Electric (PGE), the transit agency will pay $228 per month for bundled renewable energy credits to ensure [...]

Electric Buses are a Boon for Renewable Energy, and Portland is the First City to Capitalize2021-10-31T10:49:16-04:00